Türkiye Operations HQ & MENA Regional Hub Investment

Hatay's historic position on the east-west trade route makes it a bridge between Europe and the Middle East. That position gives international companies looking to enter the Turkish market or the wider MENA region a lower-cost operations hub than a major city offers.

What Project Types Are Worth Considering?

• Fully licensed Türkiye operations company
• MENA regional hub (sales + support functions)
• Liaison office (for an initial market-entry phase)
• Regional customer support/call center

Which Areas Should You Consider?

Antakya, given its central location and administrative infrastructure, is the best-suited location for an operations hub. İskenderun offers a separate advantage for port- and logistics-oriented operations.

Process and Documentation

• Ministry of Trade notification for foreign-capital company incorporation
• Tax ID and trade registry filing
• Bank account opening and foreign-currency transfer processes
• Work permits, for employing foreign managers/specialists

Incentives and Support

Türkiye's special tax arrangements for regional hub companies can be relevant for appropriately structured entities; general Region 6 incentives apply as well.

What to Keep in Mind

Starting with a liaison office and moving to a fully licensed company once demand is confirmed is a way to manage risk incrementally; planning this transition from the outset is worthwhile.